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Seneca – Mrs. Miriam Estelle Anderson Holbrooks, 93, wife of the late Lester Curtis Holbrooks, Sr., passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at her residence. Born in Greenwood, SC, Miriam was the daughter of the late Thomas Eugene Anderson and Mary Jordan Anderson. Miriam retired from the weaving department of Abney Mills and was a member of Mt. Vernon […]
Read moreMolly Spearman’s announcement yesterday means that starting in 2023, there’ll be a new South Carolina superintendent of education. Spearman has decided she won’t be a candidate for a new term in next year’s elections. Her departure gives thought that 2022 could be the time that a former Oconee educator could make a run. However, Burke Royster, the 10-year superintendent of […]
Read moreJury deliberations are to start today at the Oconee Courthouse to decide the case of South Carolina versus Sage Hernandez. The start for them was postponed yesterday to allow court officers to attend the funeral of Danny Day, who worked several years as a public defender. The jurors are to decide the fate for 29-year old Hernandez, charged with domestic […]
Read moreThe Oconee Arts and Historical Commission, partnering with Visit Oconee, is calling attention to the display of 20 murals across the county that are listed on the Arts & Culture section of the Visit Oconee website at Oconee Mural Trail – Visit Oconee County South Carolina (visitoconeesc.com). Additional murals will be added, as they are completed and judged to meet […]
Read moreOn today’s report, South Carolina DHEC recorded 364 new cases of COVID-19–11 of which were Oconee County residents. Statewide, the health agency has confirmed 29 new deaths, including two new Oconee deaths. Of 12,506 test results received, the positivity was 5.1%. Updated COVID-19 tracking numbers in Oconee public schools: Since the school year started in August, the cumulative number of […]
Read moreOconee public schools are making available to students in the 7th through the 12th grade virtual courses. They are offered during the fall and spring semesters, as well as in the summer. Virtual learning offers options for students who would like to graduate early, make room in their schedule to attend the dual enrollment classes at the career and technology […]
Read moreThe annual Walhalla Middle School breakfast for veterans will take place this year on Veteran’s Day—Thursday, November 11. A breakfast, catered by Mountain View Restaurant, will be served at the school at 9 o’clock that morning. All veterans and their families are invited.
Read moreWestminster – Mrs. Janie Louise Smith Mulkey Lawson, 79, wife of the late Jerry O’Neal Lawson, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at her residence. Born in Westminster, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Wesley Smith and Waco Sanford Smith Nicholson. Janie was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. Janie enjoyed puzzles, traveling and […]
Read moreSeneca – Vickie Diane Ross Webb, 69, wife of Nathan Finley, passed away on Monday, October 25th, 2021 at her residence. Vickie was born in Greer, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Hollis Dean Ross and Ann Lydia Ross Garcia. Vickie was self-employed and was the former owner of Webb Insulation. Vickie enjoyed reading, singing, animals […]
Read moreSeneca – Tony Michael Carter, 65, passed away, Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 at his residence. Tony was born in Huntsville, Alabama, and he was the son of Billie “Bill” Carter and Loma Watkins Carter of Moncks Corner. Tony was a former mechanic and roofer. Tony enjoyed collecting knives, guitars and was of the Christian Faith. In addition to […]
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